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AMMAN — The Adaleh Centre for Human Rights Studies and the Syndicate of Owners of Recruitment and Employment Offices for Non-Jordanian Domestic Workers on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting protections for domestic workers in the Kingdom.
The agreement, signed by Adaleh CEO Asem Rababaa and Syndicate President Ahmad Faouri, aims to enhance cooperation to ensure domestic workers’ rights are upheld in accordance with Jordanian legislation and international human rights standards, according to a statement by the centre.
The MoU outlines several areas of cooperation, including the provision of free legal aid and consultations, awareness-raising for workers upon arrival in Jordan, and capacity building for recruitment offices in ethical labour practices and human rights.
The agreement also aims to establish preventive mechanisms and early intervention tools to facilitate the amicable resolution of disputes between workers and employers.
Rababaa said the memorandum reflects the centre’s commitment to promoting labour rights and ensuring access to justice, describing the partnership as a practical step towards sustainable protection mechanisms.
Faouri reiterated the Syndicate’s commitment to upholding the rights of all parties involved, adding that the agreement reinforces its ongoing efforts to protect domestic workers.
Under the MoU, Adaleh will provide legal and social support to cases referred by the Syndicate, which in turn will facilitate worker access to these services and disseminate the agreement’s provisions among its members to ensure compliance.
